Research

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NASA Mission to Include Contributions from UA Engineering

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama will contribute to a pioneering spaceflight mission set to launch in 2025.

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UA, Tuscaloosa File Joint Patent to Detect Community Blight

The University of Alabama and the City of Tuscaloosa collaborated to create a system that can automatically detect blighted areas in a community, helping prevent issues before they escalate into costly repairs for property owners.

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UA Engineering Researchers Investigating Solutions for Jet Biofuel

The study is part of a $3.8 million grant from the United States Department of Energy.

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UA Part of National Effort to Strengthen Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

The research coalition is aimed at strengthening the community’s role and involvement in an equitable campaign.

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UA Receives Grant to Study Social, Emotional Learning in Children

The $5 million federal grant funds a study on the importance of social and emotional learning in elementary school students’ success.

Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama

Biomedical Sciences Team Joins The University of Alabama

Three professors will boost UA’s research and innovation in the design and engineering of advanced drug delivery systems.

Even With Less Traffic, Drivers Should Use Caution During Holidays

Even With Less Traffic, Drivers Should Use Caution During Holidays

Although there have been fewer crashes reported, there have been more fatal crashes than traffic patterns would suggest.

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Faculty Leading, Collaborating Nationally During Pandemic

How do you dissect a specimen in a virtual class? UA faculty are helping answer this question and more at the national level.

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UA Contributing Solutions to Wastewater Treatment in Rural Alabama

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are part of a prestigious project to demonstrate effective solutions to raw sewage draining into the waterways of the state’s Black Belt region.

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Free Program Helps Children with Disabilities, Developmental Delays

The University is offering a free new program, EI@UA, to support families of young children who have disabilities or developmental delays.